Niki Iro Jean Chicago Visit: At Home Making All American Chocolate Chip Cookies

We had an awesome time when the Television show from Japan visited our home in Chicago.

Welcome Niji Iro Jean! 

This colorful dogs caretakers filmed a fin experience. My nerves were a wreck. I am grateful smell-o-vision doesn't exist. The magic of TV. We enjoyed a full day, nearly 8 hours with this crew. Which turned into 12 mins of tv action.

Camera man waiting patiently for our Chocolate Chip Cookies. And baby girl also waiting patiently.

Niki Iro Jean and Chocolate Cookies, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Coming back from introducing the boys - when they still roomed together. Younger son snuck down the stairs cutting off the camera man. Moments when I felt our home was too small, I remembered the size of things over seas.


Niki Iro Jean and Chocolate Cookies, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Our translator and behind the scenes photographer took candids throughout the day... as did mom, thus the blog and our keepsake book. 

Niki Iro Jean and Chocolate Cookies, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Mom and baby girl, resting between takes. Look at that happiness on dad in the background. That was his way of showing how much fun having a full day of taping was making him feel. I wish I took the photo of him throwing his feet up on the couch as soon as they left. 



Niki Iro Jean and Chocolate Cookies, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

After the visit. We received a gift from Niji Iro Jean straight from Japan. These are designed as the size of placemats. Spray starched and pressed as a placemat. When I washed it the material shrunk down into a hand towel. We still use and love these today. 


Niki Iro Jean and Chocolate Cookies, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

A great unique experience!  See the arrival photos. And how we made cookies.
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Happy and Safe Travels!

Japan TV Show Niji Iro Jean in Chicago: Meeting the Family

I wonder if Niji's crew was overwhelmed with my photo taking. We were staging lights and camera set up. I am sure I was more in the way then not. Crew sets up meeting dad. This shot didn't work so we moved him back to the seats with Baby girl.


Japan TV Show Niji Iro Jean in Chicago, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Meeting dad. We re-arranged furniture again for this version. Our christmas lights were staged just after Thanksgiving in prep for the show. We never dressed the house this early for the season.


Japan TV Show Niji Iro Jean in Chicago, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

More smiles. More wondering if Ill be taking pics all day. Yes I will. This is outside the boys room. They were asked to play with their toys on the floor. And of course our babies play quietly. They thought the kids would be louder. The translator kept asking "please have them play..." I said they are playing. It wasn't rough or fun enough?


Japan TV Show Niji Iro Jean in Chicago, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

After the actual welcome, this was the fake welcome at the door. Niji knocked and mom said "Hello, and welcome to our home."


Japan TV Show Niji Iro Jean in Chicago, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Next stop visiting the tree selling lot.

Happy and Safe Travels!

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Niji Iro Jean A Chicago Christmas

POST Our Japan travels, our family was selected to be featured on Niji Iro Jean, a stuffed puppet that travels the world bringing his adventures to the people of Japan.

WELCOME NIJI IRO JEAN, RAINBOW COLORED JEAN, TO CHICAGO

Niji Iro Jean A Chicago Christmas, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

A Japanese traveling variety show Niji Iro Jean

 "Rainbow Colored Jean" came to film a Chicago Christmas in 2014. Unfortuantely there was No snow, but we were ready for Christmas on December 1!! Film crew arriving and staging the house

Niji Iro Jean A Chicago Christmas, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

They wanted to film the kids playing, "please make them play...." this is how they play. They had their hard toys out making fun noises.

Niji Iro Jean A Chicago Christmas, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

Set up in our bedroom, this clip got cut. Japanese have some naughty humor, as does any country. So Niji was going to take a nap - in my bed!

Niji Iro Jean A Chicago Christmas, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

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A gift from us to Niji Iro Jean

It's midnight, the night before we share our Christmas traditions with our new friend Niji Iro Jean! We prepared a special gift for her to help her stay warm during the cold Chicago Winter. A red felt hat, gloves and scarf. The gloves may be a little big, but she will appreciate their warmth!!



A gift from us to Niji Iro Jean, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

A gift from us to Niji Iro Jean, a photo by APrincipalandWifeTravels on Flickr.

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Happy and Safe Travels! Especially, Happy Travels Niji.